About Us
Educating People and Communities to Make Healthy and Sustainable Choices
Education for a Better Future
As an educational non-profit organization, the Sustainable Living Association appeals to all of us as users of the earth’s natural resources. SLA targets those interested in, curious about, or deeply involved in sustainable living options.
As educated community members, we can each reduce the impact on our environment by developing sustainable lifestyles. Living a sustainable lifestyle ensures that social, environmental and economic systems offer a healthy and meaningful life for our citizens, without compromising these factors for future generations.
How We Work
For over two decades the Sustainable Living Association has been at the forefront of the sustainable living and lifestyle movement in our region. As a community working collectively, our impact continues to grow through outreach and education.
We are a non-profit organization committed to applying vision and expertise towards a sustainable future for all. We are a solution driven organization with the distinguishing quality to move people towards powerful and profound choices in an effort to stave off complacence about issues affecting our world.
Our educational programs and events offer creative challenges, delivering valuable, long-term benefits for a wide range of community interests that improve the relationship between people and the planet.
Our Impact
Thousands have participated in our award-winning programs and gone on to make lasting changes in their lives, businesses, and communities.
We have been widely recognized for our work in environmental education and community development.
We have decades of guiding people to make significant changes in their lives and in their community.
Our Leadership
Kellie's natural interests in creating a balanced world between human development, our respect for the environment and social responsibility have become her professional journey.
Kat Ernst is the Director of the Impact MBA Program at CSU’s College of Business. She oversees the growing portfolio of impact-oriented programming, strategy, new program development, and external relations.
Dave is a Global Sustainability Manager at Ball Corporation where he oversees all sustainability metrics for internal and external ESG reporting. He has a background in engineering, manufacturing, GHG reduction, waste reduction/circularity, and he is an energetic and passionate advocate for sustainability.
Jamie Zann is the Business Operations Manager at Motherlove Herbal Company, certified B Corp, where she is responsible for HR, accounting, and business administration. In her spare time, she teaches at Om Ananda Yoga, and enjoys exploring local trails and bike paths.
Lindsey is an Engineering Design Manager at Otter Products. She has experience throughout operations, advocating for design for sustainability, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and circularity.
Jasmine Nelson (She/They) is an urban ecologist and fourth year PhD student in Ecology at Colorado State University where she uses social justice and equity lenses to explore ecological issues such as urban greenspace access and anthropogenic noise pollution.
Megan is a Lead Specialist in the Environmental Services Department with the City of Fort Collins. In her role, Megan supports programs and policies related to the City’s municipal sustainability work which includes strategies to address poor air quality, water quality, impacts of climate change, resilience and equity.
Matt is a Colorado State University graduate, Chief Operating Officer at Grouse Malthouse in Wellington, CO; responsible for all things operations, capital projects, building/manufacturing assets, and sustainable actions at Grouse. He is passionate about leading with purpose, making positive changes and improvements in business, manufacturing, community, and our environment holistically.
Montana is a Wholesale Delivery Supervisor with Odell Brewing Company. She has a B.S. in Natural Resource Management and completed the Sustainable Leadership Program in 2020 to further her education and connect with like-minded individuals in Northern Colorado. She views every day and experience through a sustainability lens, and strives to inspire lasting change, whether large or small.
Nick Peterson is the Community & Business Development Coordinator for the Poudre School District, where he oversees and supports several district-wide programs with community partners, as well as engages with regional businesses to create Work-Based Learning Opportunities for students. Nick enjoys cycling, travel, spicy food, and teaching/playing music.
Bethany brings over 20 years of experience in management, team development, and engineering consulting. As the Director of Engineering at Bredle Group, she uses innovation and critical thinking to deliver solutions that are technically feasible, financially viable, and implementation ready.
Rebecca is a student at Colorado State University studying horticulture and organic agriculture. She has a passion for sustainability and inspiring collective action to heal our planet. She hopes to bring the youth perspective and to activate community collaboration to mitigate our impacts on the changing climate.
Raised in rural Wisconsin in an environment-loving household, Halley holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Colorado School of Public Health. She is passionate about advancing health equity, environmental stewardship, and community-driven change.
Ceara graduated from Colorado State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Global Tourism, and Spanish. Her passion for sustainable travel, indigenous conservation, pottery, ecotourism, and cultural/language preservation has been shaped by her extensive travels to over 60 countries.